Return to Oz
“An all-new adventure down the yellow brick road.”
Synopsis
Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends, and dangerous new enemies.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Return to Oz (Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-28
Top Cast
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Fairuza Balk
Dorothy
Nicol Williamson
Dr. Worley / Nome King
Jean Marsh
Nurse Wilson / Mombi
Piper Laurie
Aunt Em
Matt Clark
Uncle Henry
Michael Sundin
Tik-Tok (on-set performer)
Tim Rose
Tik-Tok (on-set performer)
Sean Barrett
Tik-Tok (voice)
Mak Wilson
Billina (on-set performer)
Denise Bryer
Billina (voice)
Brian Henson
Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)
Stewart Harvey-Wilson
Jack Pumpkinhead (on-set performer)
Lyle Conway
Gump (voice)
Stephen Norrington
Gump (on-set performer)
Justin Case
Scarecrow
John Alexander
Cowardly Lion / Wheeler
Deep Roy
Tin Man
Emma Ridley
Ozma
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$13.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Murch
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Murch, Gill Dennis
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Return to Oz
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.1M
- Production Studios
- Oz Productions, Silver Screen Partners II, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Murch
Walter Murch, Gill Dennis, L. Frank Baum, Mike Ploog, Denis Rich, Henry Selick, Harley Jessup
David Shire
David Watkin
Leslie Hodgson
Paul Maslansky, Gary Kurtz
Department Leadership Roster
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Walter Murch
Director
Paul Maslansky
Producer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Leslie Hodgson
Editor
Walter Murch
Screenplay
Gill Dennis
Screenplay
Norman Reynolds
Production Design
Colin Skeaping
Stunt Coordinator
Raymond Hughes
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to Oz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return to Oz about?
Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends, and dangerous new enemies.
Who directed Return to Oz?
Return to Oz was directed by Walter Murch.
Who stars in Return to Oz?
The principal cast of Return to Oz includes Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Matt Clark.
When was Return to Oz released and how long is it?
Return to Oz was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Return to Oz?
Return to Oz had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $11.1M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Return to Oz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Oz was composed by David Shire.
Is Return to Oz based on a book or true story?
Return to Oz is adapted from the following source material: Book: "L. Frank Baum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return to Oz?
Return to Oz holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).